Legendary Rocco Meiring Developing Future SA Swimming Stars
Legendary South African swimming coach, Rocco Meiring, has over the years elevated the careers of local swimmers and is determined to produce the next generation, which currently includes champion swimmers Tatjana Schoenmaker and Kaylene Corbett. #BestMan
Ruth Chepngetich Smashes World Half Marathon Record in Istanbul
World marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich took 29 seconds off the world record to win the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon in Turkey
Noni Tenge to Step Up Against Unbeaten World Champ Emma Kozin
South Africa’s World Boxing Federation women’s super- welterweight world champion, Noni “She Bee Stinging” Tenge, could be on the verge of the biggest payday of her career as she is set to fight unbeaten double world champion, Emma Kozin later this year
Viljoen Produces Sterling Effort at First ASA Athletix Invitational
African javelin record holder, Sunette Viljoen’s 58.00m effort to edge out former European junior champion, Nikol Tabackova, of the Czech Republic, made headlines at the first ASA Athletix Invitational Meet in Roodepoort
Danielle Kaschula Smashes Double Record in Ireland
Zimbabwean blogger, Tatenda Gondo, shines the spotlight on 14-year-old Danielle Kaschula, who set two new records at the virtual Irish Indoor Championships.
Steenkamp Upbeat Despite Covid-19 Positive Result
South African 100m-hurdles record holder, Rikenette Steenkamp, is keeping a positive outlook on the future after contracting Covid-19, hampering her plans on competing indoors in Europe.
Yané van der Merwe Focusses on Paralympic Participation
Talented student athlete, Yané van der Merwe, shifts focus from javelin to shotput as she eyes an opportunity to represent SA at the Tokyo Paralympics. She chats about her passion for sport and drawing inspiration from wheelchair tennis champion, Kgothatso Montjane.
Gerda Steyn’s First Ever Comrades Marathon Experience
As athletes prepare for the 2021 Comrades Marathon this June, champion South African runner Gerda Steyn takes a trip down memory lane to the night before her first ultra race in 2015
Steenkamp Sets Sight on Successful 2021
South African track and field athlete, Rikenette Steenkamp, takes to social media to share her plans for 2021. The 100m hurdles record holder hopes to seize every opportunity.
Tatjana Schoenmaker Breaks Another African Record
Tatjana Schoenmaker sets another African record, bettering her 50m long course breaststroke record set at the Commonwealth Games, crossing the finish line in 30:52 at the NTS Championships.
Helalia Johannes Sets PB to Break Age-Group Marathon Record in Valencia
Namibian long-distance runner, Helalia Johannes, ran a huge personal- and world best breaking the 40+ age group record at the Valencia Marathon where Kenyan, Peres Jepchirchir, broke the women’s course record to win gold
Gerda Steyn Climbs to Second Place on All-Time SA Marathon Rankings
Champion South African marathon runner, Gerda Steyn sets new PB record at the London Marathon and climbs to second place on the all-time SA Marathon Rankings.